Blacksmith Ops chapter 1
Ok, this story is going to be a little different than what I originally intended. Originally, this one collection of stories was going to be around 19 separate stories but I jumped the gun and quickly discovered that I did not have enough for each to be a separate story. So, I decided to release each story as chapters in one big collection which brings me to my next topic, chapter names. Because the chapters were originally supposed to be individual stories I came up with titles for each one. So, I want to keep them separate even though they are all linear in time. Although, according to the Doctor, time isn't in a line it's more of a big ball of wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff... Why the hell am I rambling? Anyway, I will release the stories with their original names except if there is a split between two places in a story I will use a part 1, part 2 method. Very similar to The Godfather series... OK! Now that I have already lost around 75% of all the readers I would get, let's start the story!
Wedding Crashers
Even though his dream day had started off as a disaster, Shining Armor was still trying to make the best of the wedding. After the invasion of the Changelings and all he was still enjoying the small talk that came with the wedding.
"Sir!" came a voice from behind Shining Armor. He turned around to see a member of the reserve guard that had been called upon for the wedding and defense of Canterlot. This particular guard had been stationed at the front gate.
"Yes?" replied Shining Armor.
"The guards at the front gate are having difficulty with a stallion. He is trying to demand access to the castle and we are having difficulty in speaking with him. We request back up in the form of a veteran member of the guard."
"I thought all our problems were over with." said Shining Armor as he scanned the yard for a member of the royal guard he could send. "Vice-Captain Lance!" he shouted towards one of his veterans. The unicorn Vice Captain quickly made his way towards Shining Armor.
"Yes sir?" said Silver Lance when he reached the captain.
"I need you to go assist with the guards at the front gate. Apparently they are having trouble with a pony." said Shining Armor.
"Yes sir." responded Vice Captain Lance who walked out with the other guard towards the gate. Twilight had taken notice of this and walked over to her brother.
"Is everything ok?" asked Twilight.
"It's nothing Twilly, really, just a little problem at the front gate." said Shining Armor.
"Ok." said Twilight as she looked over at Cadence, "I can't believe that you two are married!"
"I know right lil sis? It's like a dream come true." said Shining Armor.
"Well," said Twilight in an almost sarcastic voice, "your dream came with a little nightmare didn't it?"
"Yeah, I guess your right Twilly." responded Shining Armor. The two talked for a few minutes until Shining Armor felt a hoof tap his shoulder. He turned around to find Vice Captain Silver Lance standing behind him with his helmet levitating by his side.
"Is there a problem Vice Captain?" asked Shining Armor.
"With all due respect Captain." said Silver Lance as he thrust his helmet into Shining Armor's chest. "Up yours." and with that, Silver Lance stormed out of the room.
"What was that all about?" said Shining Armor.
"Did you say that a pony was causing problems at the front gate?" asked Twilight.
"Yeah, but I don't know what would drive Silver Lance to do that." responded Shining Armor.
"I do, there's only one pony in the world that can drive someone that crazy." Twilight said as she turned around, "Rainbow Dash!" she shouted to her friend across the room who had been talking to Applejack. Rainbow Dash turned towards Twilight. "He's-" a shout from outside the room interrupted Twilight.
A royal guard could be heard shouting get away from there before the twin doors burst open revealing a stallion with a griffon claw armed with knives and a gun at his side standing in the open doorway.
"I'm back!" said the unmistakable voice of Nails as he walked into the hall. Rainbow Dash smiled and tried to run up to him until she was stopped by the royal guard as they attempted to surround Nails. Nails started counting. "Only eight guards? I expected better." said Nails in a sarcastic voice.
"You're under arrest for assaulting a member of the royal guard and for having weapons inside of the royal castle." said Shining Armor.
"Uh, hey Captain." said Twilight.
"Not now Twilight." said Shining Armor.
"Let me address both of those statements individually. First of all, I never assaulted anypony. I just scared the shit out of them. Second of all, I have brought weapons here before and never got stopped even when I was talking to Princess Celestia."
"Why were you talking to Princess Celestia?" asked Shining Armor suddenly curious about what this pony could offer the Princess.
"Maybe because I saved the ass of everything here in Equestria twice. I just got back from my third time doing so." said Nails, "Now, I got sand in places it shouldn't be and I am tired. I spent a night without sleep and there are a few ponies I need to talk to. Now, stand down before you fall down." said Nails as he reached for his revolver.
"What's going on here?" asked Celestia as she walked up to the scene. She stopped as soon as she saw Nails. "Oh, it's you Nails, once again causing problems with the guard I see."
"They started it." said Nails as his hand retracted from his gun. "I'm pleased to report that the entire mission was a success. All threats have been neutralized and we shouldn't have any trouble for a long time."
"That's good to hear." said Princess Celestia, "Now, I'm certain you would like to spend time with your friends."
"If your lovely captain would so oblige me." said Nails in a sarcastic voice.
Shining Armor snorted in disapproval, Celestia eyed Nails before turning to Shining Armor. "He's fine; he just probably hasn't had time to get settled."
"Fine then. Stand down." said Shining Armor as he looked at Nails. He already didn't like him, but he was filled with surprise when Twilight and the other elements of Harmony rushed forward to greet him.
The guard broke away and Rainbow Dash took her chance and darted ahead to greet Nails. She had missed him for the entire month and now he was back and wouldn't be going anywhere for a long time hopefully. "Nails!" she shouted as she got close. Nails saw her and caught her in a hug as she reached him.
"I missed you Rainbow." said Nails as he looked at her.
"I'm glad you're back." said Rainbow Dash as she resumed the hug.
"Oh, you have no idea how glad I am to be back. One month with only griffons for company, the occasional visit from Whiskey was not enough. Especially considering that we spent most of the time travelling." said Nails.
"Well, you're home now, that's all that matters." said Rainbow Dash.
"Didn't get the welcome I was hoping for though." said Nails jokingly.
"Well, that's partly your fault." said Twilight, "Walking into a royal wedding with knives and a gun strapped to you is not the best first impression to make."
"Well, I didn't know if my house was finished yet, so I didn't know if I could put these anywhere. Plus, I didn't know that there was a wedding going on." said Nails.
"Well, yer home's finished now, they added on a kitchen to it so yah don't have to cook outside anymore." said Applejack.
"That's nice," said Nails, "Now, who's the lucky colt and mare?"
"My brother." said Twilight. Nails looked at her funny.
"You have a brother?" asked Nails.
"Ya, he's Mr. Captain back there." responded Twilight.
Nails looked back at Shining Armor, "Really?" he asked again.
"Yes, really Nails." Twilight said again.
"Well then, I should go congratulate him." said Nails who without another word began walking over towards Shining Armor.
"Does he ever think anything through?" asked Rarity.
"Sadly, he does." said Rainbow Dash, "But that's never stopped him before, has it?"
"No," said Twilight, "no it hasn't."
Shining Armor turned around to see the pony that had been causing so much trouble walking straight towards him. "What do you want now?"
"Calm down," said Nails, "I just wanted to congratulate you on your wedding."
"Oh, well um, thanks." said Shining Armor unsure what to make of this sudden kindness. "Um, who exactly are you though? In one day you made a member of the royal guard quit, you almost got arrested, and you were saved by the ruler of Equestria. Who are you?"
"Who am I?" said Nails, "I'm the nightmare of many, savior of a country and the best damn shot in the world. I'm Equestrian Special Forces. The name's Nails and I don't think you want to be on my bad side." responded Nails.
Shining Armor's mouth dropped open. A real Black Stallion? He thought they had died off. "I thought that all of Special Forces were dead?" he asked.
"You thought wrong. Special Forces were designed so that we never existed." said Nails.
"Well, you aren't doing a good job keeping it that way." responded Shining Armor.
"We're disbanded now, it doesn't matter what ponies know about a group that doesn't exist anymore right?" said Nails.
"I guess you're right." said Shining Armor.
"I tell you I'm going to miss it though." said Nails.
"Well, there were others weren't there?" asked Shining Armor, "You still have other soldiers you can relate to and talk to."
"She didn't tell you did she?" said Nails.
"Who? Tell me what?" said Shining Armor.
"There's a difference between your guard and Special Forces. In Special Forces the good guys lose too. I'm the only one left out of the entirety of Special Forces."
Shining Armor couldn't believe what he was hearing. "For how long?" asked Shining Armor.
"Oh, I don't know, let me think." said Nails, "It was about a few months ago, before my first time to Forshan was over."
"I feel sorry for you." said Shining Armor.
"Don't." responded Nails, "If I had wanted you to feel sorry for me I would have brought the topic up. You did that. Besides, it's your wedding! You shouldn't have any regrets, like I always say... Ummm... Hmmm..."
"What do you always say?" asked Shining Armor.
"Well, it's usually along the lines of 'Surprise motherfucker' but I don't think that fits the situation right now." said Nails, "Tell you what, I'll get back to you on that one before the night is over. Sound good?"
"Hehe, alright." said Shining Armor, "Well, I don't want to take you away from your friends. I hope you enjoy the wedding."
"It's not mine to enjoy." said Nails as he walked back to a shocked looking Rainbow Dash and Twilight. "Close your mouths before I start shooting the flies trying to get in." he said.
"How do you do it?" asked Twilight.
"Do what?" said Nails with a sarcastic smile.
"That! Make friends with your enemies!" shouted Rainbow Dash.
"Well, there are two possibilities. Number one is that I brain washed him but I'm pretty sure I didn't do that. Number two is that I'm really observant and can pick up on subtle details easily and create an idea of what to say to them and what not to say." said Nails, "I think number two is the more likely choice."
"Ah can't really decide if ahm glad you're back er not." said Applejack.
"Well, I can promise you this. I'm going to be here for a while." said Nails.
